Government Offers Up to ₹98,000 Subsidy for 2 kW Solar Panels: Net Cost Only 10,000
Rising electricity bills often put a heavy burden on household budgets. To offer long-term financial relief and promote green energy, the Electricity Department has launched a major awareness initiative under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
A three-day Solar Fair (Solar Mela) is currently being organized across multiple locations, including the Circle Office at Ramdayalu and Miscot. The primary goal of this event is to guide residents on solar panel installations, government subsidies, and the simple application process.
1. Massive Government Subsidy: Major Relief for Families
Under the scheme, installing a 2 kW solar rooftop system usually costs significantly more, but heavy financial support from both central and state governments makes it accessible to every household.
According to Pankaj Rajesh, Superintending Engineer (Electrical):
“For a 2 kW solar panel system, the central and state governments collectively provide a subsidy of up to ₹98,000. After deducting the subsidy amount, the consumer only has to pay a net cost of ₹10,000.”
This initiative directly supports families and homemakers by dramatically reducing monthly electricity bills and ensuring self-sufficiency in domestic power requirements.
2. Key Highlights of PM Surya Ghar Yojana at a Glance
| Feature / Detail | Overview |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana |
| System Capacity | 2 kW (Kilowatt) Rooftop Solar System |
| Total Government Subsidy | Up to ₹98,000 (Combined Central & State Share) |
| Net Cost to Consumer | ₹10,000 only |
| Key Event Location | Circle Office (Ramdayalu), Miscot, and surrounding areas |
| Primary Benefits | Drastic cut in electricity bills, clean energy, & domestic power backup |
3. Strong Community Response on Day One
On the very first day of the Solar Fair, numerous consumers visited the stalls to clear their doubts and complete their registrations on the spot.
Shravan Thakur, Executive Engineer (Electrical), emphasized:
“The PM Surya Ghar scheme offers households a golden opportunity to transition to clean renewable energy. Through these solar fairs, we aim to educate every consumer and encourage maximum participation.”
Several key officials were present at the event to assist citizens, including Executive Engineers Vijay Kumar and Kishor Kumar Singh, Sajid Hussain, Electricity Officer Somranjan, Assistant Engineer Jaynarayan, Junior Engineers Kanchan Kumar and Nitish Kumar, as well as Pushkar Kumar from the solar vendor agency.
Summary & Takeaway
Adopting rooftop solar power is one of the smartest financial decisions for modern households. With 90% of the cost covered by government subsidies, families can now secure uninterrupted clean energy while cutting down monthly utility expenses permanently.
